CHCA Celebrates the Class of 2023

Andrew (who goes by his legal first name, unlike Hayes) has been at CHCA since preschool and is immensely grateful for all the opportunities the school and its remarkable faculty have offered him. With their help, Andrew won the National Merit Scholarship, the Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and French, first class honors from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Level 10 Piano, and Bronze, Silver, and Gold President’s Volunteer Service Awards. He has also taken 16 AP Exams and was a semifinalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholarship.

Since sophomore year, Andrew has led an SOS group, starting with CHCA Gardens and then Walnut Hills Gardens and Caring Partners International. This year, he served on the SOS Board, student government, and the Kroger Youth Advisory Council. Throughout high school, he’s also been a part of the track, tennis, academic, and cross country teams along with the symphony orchestra and the pit for the spring musical. 

Attending  The Ohio State University to study Public Health

Grace has been at CHCA since preschool (one year after valedictorian Andrew as he so frequently likes to remind her) and has always loved the CHCA community. She is an AP Scholar with Distinction having taken 11 AP classes, a National Merit Finalist, a distinguished CHCA Cum Laude Scholar, and has received various CHCA Academic Awards. Grace has also received awards in art consisting of 11 Gold and Silver Keys in drawing and painting from the Regional Scholastic Art Awards, a Gold Medal in painting from the National Scholastic Art Awards, and 9 awards from the Juried Art Awards.

Her senior year, Grace was a teaching assistant to English teacher Ms. Barron. Despite Ms. Barron’s apprehension, she will continue having TAs as Grace inspired the implementation of TAs to her and other English teachers. Grace is a co-leader of the SOS group Caring Partners International and has participated in many more SOS events. Grace played three years of high school volleyball, two years of varsity track, and participates in club pickleball. Outside of school, Grace enjoys reading, traveling, and having in-depth discussions with friends and family. Last summer, she worked at ArtWorks Cincinnati to paint a mural at the Reds Stadium and was designated as Senior Apprentice.

Attending  Haverford College and intends to major in Growth and Structure of Cities